Santana Melchor (ca.1889-1978) and Darlene Melchor (ca.1950s-)

Santana Melchor (ca.1889-1978) and her granddaughter, Darlene Melchor (ca.1950s-) occasionally collaborated in making pottery and would co-sign on the underside of their pottery.   Santana was considered one of the finest potters at Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo) in the early- and mid-20th century. She made exceptional large storage jars. Throughout her career, she used traditional designs and is responsible for keeping that tradition alive. She was part of the delegation of pueblo potters who visited the White House in 1974 as a guest of first lady Pat Nixon.  

Picture of Santana is shown left (source unknown).  Their signatures are shown to the right.

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